Just lost a full day's pay on a bad coax crimper

Bought a cheap one online for $15, and it mangled every connector on a 12-unit apartment job. Had to redo everything with my old tool and eat the cost. Anyone know a crimper that actually holds up under daily use?

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emma3493d ago

Check the crimper's die material. Cheap ones use soft metal that deforms after a few crimps, ruining the connector's fit. A hardened steel die is non-negotiable for daily work. My Klein crimper has lasted years because the die hasn't worn down.

nathanrobinson3d ago

My uncle's old Belden crimper from the 90s is still in his van, and it works perfectly. That thing is a tank, which makes sense because like emma349 said, the die is everything. I guess they just don't build them like that anymore.